Natural Practitioner Magazine
Getting to the Heart of the Matter
Trends, ingredients and research to support better cardiovascular health. “She has a heart of gold,” “His heart is set on it,” and “She knew it by heart” are just a few of the common “heart” phrases used to describe one’s state of mind, feelings or abilities. Most people consider the metaphorical when hearing the word ...
Taking the Weight Off
Natural practitioners have a new arsenal of products to help patients regain a healthy weight and body composition. With the obesity rate climbing to record levels in both children and adults, weight management and body composition are taking center stage for natural health practitioners and their patients. The rise of GLP-1 drugs has sparked a ...
Sleepless and Restless Nights
Natural and integrative approaches for relaxation and sleep. In today’s fast-paced modern world, stress and anxiety have become a regular part of daily life for many Americans. The constant barrage of stressors—whether related to work, family or personal challenges—it can be difficult to wind down after a long day and get a healthy night’s sleep. ...
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Every cold and flu season, practitioners and patients all want the same thing—either to sail through the season without needing to use up sick days or missing out on family events, or to recover quickly if they do happen to catch something. But the truth is, when your patients are looking for strong solutions, they ...
The Holistic Male
Natural solutions for men’s health and wellness. Men may be interested in different issues at different ages. For example, a 20-year-old may want better skin or to lift heavier weights. A 60-year-old may want better sleep at night and a healthier prostate. However, men want good health, energy, sexual performance, great mood and all the ...
Nitric Oxide and Men’s Health: The Molecular Bridge Between the Heart and Sexual Function
For decades, nitric oxide (NO) was known as a fleeting gas that helped vessels relax. Today, it stands as one of the most important molecular bridges between cardiovascular and sexual health, an axis that defines quality of life and longevity in men. What was once dismissed as an obscure signaling molecule has become central to ...
Josh Redd, NMD, MPHb
Josh Redd, NMD, MS, MPHb is the founder of PalmaVita Clinic, a leading regenerative medicine and longevity center, and RedRiver Health and Wellness, one of the nation’s largest functional medicine clinic groups specializing in autoimmune conditions. He earned his master’s in public health biology with an emphasis in molecular biology and immunology from Johns Hopkins ...
Naturopathic Medicine at the Table: How the AANP is Advocating for Nutrition Education Reform
When the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Education announced a national initiative to improve nutrition education in medical schools, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) saw an opportunity—and a responsibility—to act. Nutrition is not a side note in health care; it is central to preventing, treating and ...
A Blast From the Past: The Surprising Benefits of Bitters
Digestive bitters—or just “bitters” for short—have a long history of use in herbal medicine for promoting digestion. But is there any real science supporting the use of bitter herbs for this purpose? This article will examine the history and science of bitters. Introduction to Bitters Bitters are substances found in a variety of herbs, and ...
INM’s Honorary Board Expands
In 2025, the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) builds on its newly expanded mission to bring whole person health mainstream. As part of our strategy, we aim to build bridges across leading medical and academic institutions. We envision advancing whole-person health conversations through scientific validation and cross-disciplinary partnerships. Building our collaborative team to include a ...
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